Tag Archives: hostage

Jake Wants His Transcript But He Defaulted On His Student Loan Debt

“Dear Steve, I currently owe $30,000 directly to a university as a collection with 6% interest. They will not release my transcripts from my one year of study at the university until I have paid the amount in full. I am making the minimum payment every month, but my income is roughly $12-13 an hour [...]

Somali Pirates Are a Good Credit Risk. Maybe They Need An American Express Card?

The hijacking and hijinks of the pirates in Somalia have been in the news. Apparently a new home based business has sprung up off the coast of Somalia as armed pirates board shipping vessels and hold the ship and crew for ransom. The hijackers have a favorite part of the coast to park their ships [...]